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2/28/2025, 6:40:02 PM

China built a $94 billion megacity from scratch in 7 years. They turned the corn fields into a metropolis three times the size of New York City. It has a train station the size of 88 football fields. But it's completely empty. This is why no one wants to live in President Xi's dream city: Read more below https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4j6qT7IUYYoGRnNM0f

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2/28/2025, 6:45:15 PM

China built a $94 billion megacity from scratch in 7 years. They turned the corn fields into a metropolis three times the size of New York City. It has a train station the size of 88 football fields. But it's completely empty. This is why no one wants to live in President Xi's dream city: Credits to constantine_rm. Xiongan covers 772 square miles, three times the size of New York City. It was created to ease the pressure of Beijing's overpopulation, which exceeds 20 million people. In 2017, this was farmland and swamps. Today, it stands as a testament to China’s urban prowess: • One of the largest train stations in China • Modern office buildings • Luxury hotels Yet beneath this impressive facade lies a disturbing reality: The train station is the size of 88 football fields and can handle 100,000 passengers daily. However, when you visit, all you hear are the footsteps of the cleaning staff echoing through empty hallways. The contrast between ambition and reality is crazy. And here is the disturbing truth: Entire villages were destroyed to make way for this city. Thousands of residents were displaced from their homes. The government's response? They were relocated to newly constructed apartment buildings. Then, in 2023, something shocking happened: During the deadly floods, officials made the controversial decision to divert waters from Xiongan. Instead, the water flooded the neighboring villages where people actually lived. The reason? This city is Xi Jinping's personal project... Xi has staked his legacy on Xiongan's success, aiming to showcase China's prowess in urban planning. But the reality is that a city can't be forced into existence by sheer political will. And the numbers prove it: The government implemented strict controls to prevent speculation: • Limited types of businesses are permitted. • Total ban on real estate trading. • All housing is state-owned. • Strict price controls. But these controls had unintended consequences: Without a free market, there is no incentive for companies to set up here. Without companies, there are no jobs. Without jobs, people won’t come. It’s a vicious cycle that exposes the flaw in top-down urban planning: forcing development without organic growth leads to stagnation. You can build the infrastructure. You can build the buildings. But you can’t impose the organic growth that makes a city thrive. The human element is missing. And unlike other successful projects like Shenzhen: Xiongan is being built as China faces: • Decreased population growth • Disengaging from the West • Economic slowdown However, the government projects that in the coming decades, the city will host 5 million residents. But the reality is... Xiongan could become the most expensive ghost town in the world. A $93 billion monument to the limits of central planning. But there is an even more worrying implication: This project is too big to fail politically. Xi has invested too much of his reputation. This way, resources will continue to flow, regardless of the results. The human and economic costs will continue to rise. The lesson is clear: Inefficiency: Central planning often misallocates resources. Disconnected Growth: Top-down control ignores community needs. Wasted Resources: Huge investments may go to waste. Lack of Flexibility: Hard to adapt to unforeseen challenges. Long-Term Costs: Political investments can lead to unsustainable spending.

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2/28/2025, 1:09:44 AM

“Vacation-Style” Beaches on Mars? Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, revealing evidence of “vacation-style” beaches with sand and waves. Using data from the Zhurong Mars rover, scientists identified hidden layers of rock under the planet’s surface, suggesting the presence of an ancient northern ocean. This finding offers the clearest evidence yet that Mars once had a significant body of water and a more habitable environment for life. “We’re finding places on Mars that used to look like ancient beaches and ancient river deltas,” said Benjamin Cardenas, assistant professor of geology at Penn State. “We found evidence for wind, waves, no shortage of sand — a proper, vacation-style beach.” The Zhurong rover’s ground-penetrating radar allowed scientists to explore the Martian subsurface, revealing formations similar to those found on Earth’s beaches. This discovery paints a picture of ancient habitable environments capable of supporting microbial life.

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2/28/2025, 1:07:12 AM

Otter Gang Wars in Singapore In Singapore, rival otter clans are battling for territory in the city’s waterways. These intelligent animals form tight family groups, defending prime locations through dramatic chases and skirmishes. As their numbers grow, so does the competition. Who will dominate the otter underworld? https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4j6qT7IUYYoGRnNM0f

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2/14/2025, 6:36:41 PM

Soros’ Green Scam: Profiting Off Both Ends of the Climate War The billionaire vulture (Satan) capitalist strikes again, George Soros has secretly poured over $30 million into shale oil while parading around as the world’s eco-messiah. His Soros Fund Management quietly bought stakes in Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp and Hess Midstream LP, both major players in Texas shale drilling. So much for “saving the planet.” Shale oil is one of the dirtiest energy sources on Earth, requiring extreme heat and chemical processes to extract. Environmentalists call it a climate disaster, but when Soros profits, suddenly no one bats an eye. Meanwhile, his Open Society Foundations brags about pumping $400 million into “green industrial policies” in the Global South. A classic globalist divide-and-conquer strategy, demonize oil for the masses while securing fat returns from the very industry he claims to oppose. It’s the oldest game in the book: gaslight both sides, manufacture division, and profit off both ends. The climate warriors get their billionaire benefactor, the oil markets get their secret kingmaker, and the rest of the world is left paying the bill, whether through carbon taxes, energy crises, or economic collapse. Soros plays every angle, and the masses keep falling for it. No different than his days of currency manipulation, where he wreaked havoc on national economies while masquerading as a “philanthropist.” This is the same playbook, just with a greenwashed veneer. And once again, the media, NGOs, and policymakers all look the other way. At what point does the world wake up? The same globalists who demand you sacrifice your car, your heater, and your job for “climate justice” are buying up the dirtiest fuel on the planet behind the scenes. It’s not about saving the Earth, it’s about controlling resources, manipulating markets, and consolidating power. They want you dependent, weak, and cold while they rake in the profits. Soros isn’t fighting climate change— he’s manufacturing it to line his pockets.

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2/11/2025, 9:24:29 PM

*Massive Job Recruitments at Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State* Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below: 1.) Professor (Civil Engineering) 2.) Associate Professor (Civil Engineering) 3.) Senior Lecturer (Civil Engineering) 4.) Lecturer I (Civil Engineering 5.) Lecturer I (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) 6.) Senior Lecturer (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) 7.) Associate Professor (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) 8.) Associate Professor (Aviation Management) 9.) Professor (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) 10.) Professor (Railway Engineering) 11.) Associate Professor (Railway Transport Management) 12.) Professor (Mechanical Engineering) 13.) Associate Professor (Transport Management) 14.) Professor (Mechatronics Engineering) 15.) Professor (Sea Port and Dry Port Management) 16.) Professor (Logistics and Supply Chain Managements) 17.) Associate Professor (Mechatronics Engineering) 18.) Professor (Transport Management) 19.) Professor (Maritime Economics) 20.) Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering) 21.) Associate Professor (Sea Port and Dry Port Management) 22.) Professor (Aviation Management) 23.) Senior Lecturer (Mechanical Engineering) 24.) Senior Lecturer (Mechatronics Engineering) 25.) Senior Lecturer (Sea Port and Dry Port Management) 26.) Professor (Railway Transport Management) 27.) Lecturer I (Mechatronics Engineering) 28.) Associate Professor (Maritime Economics) 29.) Senior Lecturer (Railway Transport Management) 30.) Associate Professor (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) 31.) Lecturer I (Sea Port and Dry Port Management) 32.) Senior Lecturer (Aviation Management) 33.) Lecturer I (Mechanical Engineering) 34.) Senior Lecturers (Transport Management) 35.) Lecturer I (Highway Engineering) 36.) Lecturer I (Transport Management) 37.) Lecturer I (Aviation Management) 38.) Senior Lecturer (Highway Engineering) 39.) Associate Professor (Railway Engineering) 40.) Lecturer I (Railway Transport Management) 41.) Lecturer I (Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration) 42.) Associate Professor (Highway Engineering) 43.) Professor (Highway Engineering) 44.) Senior Lecturer ( Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration ) 45.) Senior Lecturer (Railway Engineering) 46.) Associate Professor (Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration) 47.) Professor (Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration) 48.) Senior Lecturer (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) 49.) Senior Lecturer (Maritime Economics) 50.) Professor (Inland Waterways Safety & Environmental Administration) 51.) Associate Professor (Inland Waterways Safety & Environmental Administration) 52.) Lecturer I (Maritime Economics) 53.) Lecturer I (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) 54.) Lecturer I (Railway Engineering) 55.) Senior Lecturer (Inland Waterways Safety & Environmental Administration) 56.) Lecturer I (Inland Waterways Safety & Environmental Administration) *Application Closing Date* *28th February, 2025.* *Method of Application* Interested and qualified candidates should submit: Three (3) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae including: Personal details Academic qualifications Work experience, and list of publications with credentials attached to each Names and contact details of three referees (at least one should be an academic referee). Evidence of previous work experience and contributions to research or practice in the field. Applications should be addressed to: The Registrar, Federal University of Transportation Daura, P.M.B 1050, Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria. * Additionally, an electronic copy of the Application and CV in PDF should be sent to [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. * Note: We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals from all over Africa and beyond.

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2/14/2025, 6:38:01 PM

Innate physics: The polar bear's natural instinct for survival on thin ice 🤔 How does a polar bear know to spread its weight out to safely cross thin ice, even though it never learned physics in school?